Janet K. Altland

DOVER – Janet K. (Urich) Altland, 83, entered into rest at 1:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at UPMC York Memorial.  She was the loving wife of Coit L. Altland.  The couple celebrated 64 years of marriage on December 5, 2023.

Born June 7, 1940 in Dover, Janet was the daughter of the late John P. and Ruth M. (Kimmel) Urich.

She retired in 2002 following 35 years of service for USPS where she was a rural carrier.

Janet was a member of Shiloh American Legion Post 791.  She loved playing cards, watching Golden Girls, and listening to Vince Gill.  Janet also enjoyed going to Dover Fish & Game feeds, traveling, going to flea markets and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Bonnie L. Ferry and huband, Butch and Lori R. Altland, all of Dover; four grandchildren, Valerie Brosend, Cassandra Reese(Ben), Coty Altland(Mandy) and Michael Harbold, Jr.; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer McCloskey(Ryan) and Jessica Barrick and their families; six great grandchildren, Destiny, Dylan, Makayla, Makenna and Hunter Reese and Ellie Altland; and her loving neighbors and dear friends, John and Brenda Beyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Urich and great grandson, Little Dave.

Following cremation, relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Janet's graveside service at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 in Salem Union Cemetery, Dover.  Officiating will be Scott Rees.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

To share memories of Janet and condolences with her family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com.

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